Take A Breath of Fresh Air in Worcestershire

Worcestershire is a great place to spend a short break or a family holiday without leaving a trace.

You can stay in an eco friendly cottage, a luxury hotel or a quaint B&B all striving towards making Worcestershire a green tourism destination.

There is also an excellent public transport network as well as the National Cycle Network (NCN) linking Worcestershire to the rest of the UK in an environmentally friendly way.

Please click on the links for a list of businesses either accredited by the Green Tourism Business Scheme or striving to go green by signing up to the Green Tourism Toolkit inconjuction with the VisitEngland Green Start programme.

Malvern Hills AONB

The Cotswolds AONB

Wildlife Trust

The Worcestershire Green Code

Where we go and whatever we do, we have an impact. Make positive choices and you can help us care for Worcestershire and make that impact a positive one.

Reduce, Reuse, RecycleIn Worcestershire we recycle! You can help us by refusing packaging and bags you don't need and using the recycling banks you'll find in many places across the county. Reusable cotton shopping bags are available from the Tourist Information Centres in Bewdley and Worcester. And if you can recycle where you're staying - please do. Even better! http://www.letswasteless.com

Get out of the car!Walking, cycling and riding are great ways to see the area without adding to traffic. Use public transport if you need to travel to your start point, but try exploring near to where you are staying - there are some fantastic places to see right on your doorstep....just ask! Choose How You Movehttp://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/cms/bus.aspx

Stay Local, Eat Local, Buy Local, See LocalBuy local - and you'll see what Worcestershire can offer and benefit the communities of Worcestershire. Visit farmers' markets, farm shops, village stores, pubs and cafes. The food and drink are simply fantastic.www.visitworcestershire.org/foodanddrink or www.tastes.org.uk

Chill out - Switch OffYou can see the stars at night in Worcestershire! Help us reduce light pollution, energy use and CO2 emissions by switching off lights and all those standby buttons when you don't need them. Help use to reduce water comsumption by using just the water you need; and then sit back and enjoy that view.

When in Rome...To enjoy Worcestershire at its best we can help you get to know all the nooks and crannies. Some simple planning can make your visit to Worcestershire fantastic and we want you to experience and love it as we do. Please click here to search for attractions.